Stir It up - Sab
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Stir It up - Sab 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
The city-wide average for St. Augustine sits at 81, putting Stir It up - Sab on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while preparing food. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with dark mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
90
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers shelves and bottom interior soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine back deflector soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Multiple employees with watches or bracelets while preparing food. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Jul 10, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2025.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table cooked rice (120F - Hot Holding); black beans (117F - Hot Holding); shredded chicken (118F - Hot Holding) operator reheated all items during inspection cooked rice (178F - Reheating); black beans (186F - Reheating); shredded chicken (193F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees on staff no certified manager. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of manager certification. Establishment is currently under open warning for no manager certification. **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Lynae, and Jackie expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees in kitchen with watch and bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
45
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of chickpeas dented and in flip top reach in cooler pico (47F - Cold Holding); deli turkey (50F - Cold Holding)
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler more than 4 hours pico (47F - Cold Holding); deli turkey (50F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of current manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager available during inspection 4 employees present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any training for employees on staff Noah, Isabella, Jeffery, kaelynn. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee Parker not informed of responsibility.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine back deflector soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee can beverage on prep table.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Multiple employees with watches or bracelets while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers shelves and bottom interior soiled.
22-16-4
39
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Jun 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On counter; hummus 78F, cheese 54F. Had been out almost 3 hrs.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter; hummus 78F, cheese 54F. Had been out almost 3 hrs. Gave owner time control paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6.1.24.
50-17-3
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed staff touch phone with gloves on and then reach for tomatoes. Addressed immediately and he washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream and milk not dated. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At sink in front. Person in charge relabeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of bananas on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avacados. Stickers still on them. Person in charge washed avacados. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
35
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. To the left of the mop sink, hose Bibb missing vacuum breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Operator purchased wrong part. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Outside mop sink not in working order. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Outside mop sink still not working at time of inspection. Operator stated she was waiting on parts. **Time Extended**
29-27-4
82
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Under front counter, large bin of lemons had several moldy lemons throughout.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach-in cooler outside, raw Turkey stored over ready to eat lettuce. Person in Charge moved raw animal food to appropriate shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding since 8am; rice (124); hot holding, beans (120F) hot holding. Person in Charge put back into oven to get hot **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. To the left of the mop sink, hose Bibb missing vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles by hand washing sink not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door self closing mechanism not attached.
32-04-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. At reach in cooler below prep line, personal drinks unlabeled and stored with customer food. At front counter, personal drink next to customer food.
08B-49-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In reach in cooler under prep line, salsa container has cracked lid. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathroom did not have employee hand washing sign.
31B-04-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Outside mop sink has broken hot water handle.
27-10-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Outside mop sink not in working order. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At left side of hand wash sink, shelves had visible debris. Gaskets in reach-in cooler by steam table has visible debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. In back reach-in cooler, sour cream container used to store lemon juice.
25-32-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At outside mop sink, wet mop on ground.
42-01-4
32
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hummus 60F, cheese 51F. Per owner, food has been out for two hours and added more ice to holding pan. Inspector provided Time as a Public Health Control Written Procedure to establishment. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects in kitchen area
35A-02-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Portable fans hanging from ceiling have dust and accumulation of debris, food, and grease.
23-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stir It up - Sab last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stir It up - Sab on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stir It up - Sab?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Stir It up - Sab.
How does Stir It up - Sab compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Stir It up - Sab most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Stir It up - Sab's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Stir It up - Sab have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Stir It up - Sab means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Stir It up - Sab inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Stir It up - Sab is inspected around three times per year on average.
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